Visa Services
Student Dependent Visa in Kerala — Take Your Family While Studying Abroad
Bring your spouse or children while you study abroad — eligibility, documents, and timelines linked to your student visa.
VISA SERVICES
A student dependent visa lets the spouse or children of an international student live in the same country for the duration of the main student’s course. Rules mirror the primary student visa: if the student’s visa lapses or is cancelled, dependants must usually leave or change status. Orbix helps study-abroad families from Kerala plan dependant applications together with the main student file.
Families from Ernakulam and across Kerala often want the spouse or children to travel together when the main applicant starts a master’s in Canada, the UK, or Australia. That is only possible when the course level, provider, and funds meet dependant rules — lodging a separate visitor visa for family while the student holds a study permit is a common mistake. Orbix coordinates both files so your Genuine Student statement, maintenance funds, and marriage or birth certificates tell one consistent story to the visa officer.
Fee figures are approximate guides in INR (as of 2026) and vary by exchange rate, embassy fees, medicals, translations, and whether you use a consultant. Confirm current amounts before you apply.
QUICK FACTS
At a glance
ELIGIBILITY
Can you apply?
- Main applicant holds or is applying for a valid student visa
- Relationship proven: marriage certificate or birth certificates for children
- Dependants declared on student visa application or added via subsequent application
- Combined funds to cover tuition, living costs, and dependants (country-specific amounts)
- Health insurance for dependants where required (e.g. OSHC in Australia)
- Health and character checks for each dependant applicant
DOCUMENTS
Documents to prepare now
- Main student’s Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) or CAS
- Passports and photographs for each dependant
- Marriage or birth certificates with translations if needed
- Proof of relationship and genuine marriage/partnership
- Financial evidence showing funds for student + dependants
- Dependant health insurance policy (where mandatory)
- Police certificates for adult dependants if required
BY DESTINATION
Rules by sponsor country
High-level summary for common destinations — immigration rules change. Orbix confirms current requirements for your sponsor's status at consultation.
Canada
Study permit — family members
Processed with study permit; allow 8–12+ weeks
Study permit ~₹9k govt + biometrics; dependants pay separate fees
Student must study at a DLI; dependants may apply for open work/study permits where eligible
Proof of funds includes dependants in living cost calculation
Medical exam for dependants staying 6+ months
United Kingdom
Student dependant (Student Route)
Usually decided with main Student visa; 3–8 weeks typical
Dependant visa fee + IHS per person — budget ₹2–4L+ per dependant
Only certain course levels allow dependants (e.g. postgraduate, government-sponsored)
Maintenance funds multiplied by number of family members in London or outside London rates
Each dependant completes immigration health surcharge
Australia
Student visa (Subclass 500) — dependants
4–8 weeks typical when lodged together
Separate visa application charge per person + OSHC for family
Genuine temporary entrant test applies to whole family unit
OSHC family cover for course duration
Partner may have work rights depending on student’s course level
Fee figures are approximate guides in INR (as of 2026) and vary by exchange rate, embassy fees, medicals, translations, and whether you use a consultant. Confirm current amounts before you apply.
TIMELINE
Typical timeline
Dependant visas are refused when funds are understated or the main student’s course does not allow family members. We review both files together before submission.
PROCESS
How Orbix guides your application
Dependant eligibility check
We confirm your course level and country allow spouse or children — many UK and Australia programs restrict dependants to postgraduate or higher.
Combined funds calculation
Living costs, tuition, OSHC or IHS, and dependant fees are calculated together so neither file is refused for understated finances.
Linked document prep
Marriage and birth certificates, relationship proof, and dependant passports aligned with the main student’s CoE, CAS, or offer letter.
Joint lodgement
Student and dependant applications submitted together with a consistent study plan and Genuine Student / GTE narrative.
Decision & family arrival
Track outcomes for all family members and brief you on dependant work, study, and insurance conditions after arrival.
KERALA FAMILIES
Common situations for families from Kerala
We often work with students in Vyttila who receive a UK or Canada offer and want their spouse to join from Kerala within the same intake. Course level, funds in rupees, and OSHC or IHS for the whole family must be planned before the main student lodges — not after a refusal.
ORBIX SUPPORT
What we handle for you
- Confirm whether your course and country allow dependants
- Calculate combined funds required for student + family
- Align dependant documents with the main student GTE/SOP narrative
- Prepare marriage and birth certificates with correct translations
- Lodge linked applications and track decisions for all family members
- Advise on work/study rights for dependants after arrival
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